Canton, Ohio – Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said after Thursday's 34-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in the preseason opener that one of his goals coming in was to get the football into the hands of rookie wide receivers Isaac TeSlaa and Dominic Lovett to see what each could do.
"TeSlaa made some plays. They both did," Campbell said after the game. "We wanted to get TeSlaa and Lovett the ball. We wanted to get these receivers some throws. It was good to see. I think those two guys showed up."
TeSlaa got the offense rolling on their third possession of the game making back-to-back 24- and 22-yard receptions to take the Lions from their own 23-yard line to the Chargers' 31-yard line. He showed the ability to separate and find open space in zone and it was good to see.
"Obviously good to get my feet wet," TeSlaa said after the game. "First couple plays kind of get the rookie jitters out. Definitely a lot of emotion on that first one. Felt good to drop my shoulder a little bit. Definitely hyped up about that one."
Lovett, the team's seventh-round pick out of Georgia, has had a good start to camp and finished Thursday with five receptions for 31 yards on nine targets. He had a drop on his first target and allowed a defender to take a 50-50 ball away from him on his last attempt, but in between those plays he showed up and proved he could get open. He had a critical fourth-down catch on Detroit's scoring drive in the second quarter.
Lovett will learn from the two mistakes early and late and will be better for it. He also had a 19-yard punt return and a 22-yard kickoff return and was good as a gunner too. It was a good start for Detroit's rookie receivers.
QUARTERBACK PLAY
Veterans Kyle Allen and Hendon Hooker are battling to be Jared Goff’s backup, and Thursday was their first opportunity under the lights to make a good impression in a game environment.
"I think for both of them it was up-and-down," Campbell said.
Allen started the game and played the first half. He finished 9-of-14 passing for 91 yards with two interceptions. Campbell liked the way Allen ran the offense and said he did some good things but lamented the two turnovers, one of which set up a Chargers touchdown and the other in the Chargers' end zone taking potential points off the board. But he also made some nice throws on the night.
Hooker played the second half and finished 3-for-6 passing for 18 yards with an interception. He added nine rushing yards on three carries.
"Hooker got to a couple good checks for us saw it saw the defense," Campbell said. "Audibled on his own, which is outstanding. That was promising. But he was up-and-down, too."
Hooker is expected to start in Atlanta next Friday and play with the second-team offense as the team is giving both players equal opportunity to win the job.
View photos from the Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Thursday, July 31 in Canton, Ohio.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Roy Lopez (51) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson (97) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Tyson Russell (35) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (32) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Nate Lynn (57) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Marcus Davenport (92) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Zach Horton (40) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (9) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Ronnie Bell (10) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) and Detroit Lions assistant special teams coach Jett Modkins before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James (80) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox (3) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Ronnie Bell (10) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Malik Taylor (86) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James (80) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (48) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Loren Strickland (24) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Erick Hallett (36) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyleik Williams (91) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Isaac Ukwu (45) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Mitchell Agude (50), Detroit Lions edge rusher Isaac Ukwu (45), Detroit Lions defensive lineman Brodric Martin (99), Detroit Lions offensive lineman Trystan Colon (67), and Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika (74) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika (74) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Colby Sorsdal (75) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions center Kingsley Eguakun (65) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) and Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions long snapper Hogan Hatten (49), Detroit Lions guard Netane Muti (52) and Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Mitchell Agude (50) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Erick Hallett (36) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions center Kingsley Eguakun (65), Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8), and Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Pat O'Connor (95) and Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad (96) and Detroit Lions defensive lineman Pat O'Connor (95) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) gets a first down during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Erick Hallett (36) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84), Detroit Lions tackle Jamarco Jones (72), and Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika (74) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Dicaprio Bootle (17) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (9) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions guard Netane Muti (52), Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8), and Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions guard Netane Muti (52), Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13), and Detroit Lions tight end Zach Horton (40) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jabari Small (42) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jabari Small (42) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Jamarco Jones (72), Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika (74), Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8), Detroit Lions center Kingsley Eguakun (65), andDetroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Nate Lynn (57) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jabari Small (42) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Nate Lynn (57) and Detroit Lions defensive lineman Keith Cooper Jr. (64) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates (39) kicks off during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions guard Netane Muti (52) and Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Keith Cooper Jr. (64) and Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Ian Kennelly (27) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Anthony Pittman (41) and Detroit Lions defensive lineman Chris Smith (90) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Anthony Pittman (41) and Detroit Lions cornerback Dicaprio Bootle (17) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika (74), Detroit Lions center Kingsley Eguakun (65), Detroit Lions offensive lineman Michael Niese (62), Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70), and Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox (3) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions center Kingsley Eguakun (65), Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13), and Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28), Detroit Lions safety Ian Kennelly (27), and Detroit Lions cornerback Tyson Russell (35) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Tyson Russell (35) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jabari Small (42) and Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson (28) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) and Detroit Lions linebacker Ezekiel Turner (47) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Ian Kennelly (27) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Nick Whiteside (38) and Detroit Lions linebacker Ezekiel Turner (47) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) and Detroit Lions edge rusher Nate Lynn (57) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (48) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James (80) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Anthony Pittman (41), Detroit Lions linebacker Ezekiel Turner (47), and Detroit Lions safety Ian Kennelly (27) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
GOOD OPERATION
Thursday was the first time defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard called a defense. It was offensive coordinator John Morton's first time calling plays since 2017 with the Jets.
"I thought it went better than I thought it would, for the first time out of the gate," Campbell said of the play-calling operation and timing. "I thought it flowed pretty dang good. I was like, 'OK, this is good.' There's a couple things we can clean up and get better at but man I thought it went pretty dang well."
